The couple closed the deal on an old New Orleans church, where New York Daily News says the altar became the dining room, and the choir loft is now the master suite.

Now in Los Angeles, pastor's kid Katy Perry is hoping to buy a convent.

But the Los Angeles Times reports the nuns aren't so happy. Two sisters are debating with LA's archbishop over who has the right to make the sale.

0PHOTOS

Katy Perry looks to buy a church

See Gallery

As more churches close, celebrities move in

Up Next

See Gallery

Discover More Like This

HIDE CAPTION

SHOW CAPTION

of

SEE ALL

BACK TO SLIDE

One possible explanation for these church conversions? As the number of churchgoers decreases around the U.S., more churches are closing and going on the market.

And this trend might continue as researchers see a rise in Americans who don't identify with a particular faith, especially millennials.

It's no surprise the Vatican isn't too pleased with these events. The president of the Pontifical Council for Culture has condemned the "immoral" transformation of churches into nightclubs and strip clubs. And yes, that's actually happened.